Description
Traditional German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) is a hearty and creamy dish made with tender potatoes, vegetables, and smoky sausage in a rich broth. It is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 leek, sliced and rinsed
1 onion, diced
5 cups (1.2L) vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
8 oz (225g) smoked sausage, sliced
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Slice and rinse the leek thoroughly.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, leek, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves. Partially blend the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sliced smoked sausage.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use vegetable broth for a lighter version or chicken broth for richer flavor.
Swap smoked sausage with kielbasa, bratwurst, or similar varieties.
Blend more potatoes for a thicker soup or less for a chunkier texture.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added broth if needed.
Freeze before adding cream for best texture, then add cream after reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
